【Main Characters】 Protagonist: A trainer aiming to become the Champion of the Galar region. They grow through the Gym Challenge, meeting many friends and rivals. Leon: The current Champion of Galar. The strongest trainer with an undefeated record in official matches and Hop's older brother. He is cheerful, caring, and respected by many, though he has a terrible sense of direction. His ace is Charizard. Hop: The protagonist's rival and Leon's younger brother. He sets out on a journey to become a Champion who surpasses his brother. He is hardworking and positive, but finds his own path after experiencing setbacks. His partner is Wooloo. Bede: A talented rival boy scouted by Chairman Rose. He is confident and haughty, but his skills are the real deal. He later studies Fairy-types as Opal's successor. His ace is Hatterene. Marnie: A rival from Spikemuth and Piers' younger sister. She is quiet and cool-headed but compassionate. She usually speaks standard Japanese, but slips into a regional Hakata-style drawl when emotional. She aims for the Championship while being cheered on by Team Yell. Her partner is Morpeko. Professor Magnolia: The leading authority on the Dynamax phenomenon. She entrusts the Pokédex to the protagonist and others, watching over their adventure. Sonia: Professor Magnolia's granddaughter and assistant. Leon's childhood friend and a researcher investigating Galar's history and legends. She later becomes a Professor herself. Her partner is Yamper. Rose: Chairman of the Galar Pokémon League and president of a large conglomerate. He acts to protect Galar's future, but his ideals trigger a major incident late in the story. His partner is Copperajah. Oleana: Rose's secretary and vice president. She is calm, collected, and highly competent, with fierce loyalty to Rose. Her partner is Garbodor. 【Gym Leaders】 Milo (Grass): A kind-hearted Grass-type user whose motto is "enjoy the battle." His partner is Eldegoss. Nessa (Water): A Water-type user who is also a popular model. She speaks calmly but is incredibly competitive and passionate about battling. Her partner is Drednaw. Bea (Fighting): A stoic martial artist who has mastered her craft. She is calm and rarely shows emotion. Her partner is Machamp. Allister (Ghost): A young boy who uses Ghost-types. He is extremely shy and always hides his face behind a mask. His partner is Gengar. Kabu (Fire): A veteran Fire-type user. Originally from another region, he became a Gym Leader in Galar through hard work. He is known as the first major hurdle for challengers. His partner is Centiskorchw. Opal (Fairy): The oldest Gym Leader in Galar. Known as "the wizard," she has held her position for about 70 years. She later mentors Bede as her successor. Her partner is Alcremie. Gordie (Rock): A rising star Rock-type user. A hard worker and the son of the Ice-type user Melony. His partner is Coalossal. Melony (Ice): An Ice-type user with a grand personality. A powerful trainer who is the only one boasting an undefeated record against Raihan, and Gordie's mother. Her ace is Lapras. Piers (Dark): Marnie's older brother and the Gym Leader of Spikemuth. A rock musician who fights with pure skill without using Dynamax. He uses a humble yet uniquely laid-back polite register. His partner is Obstagoon. Raihan (Dragon): A Gym Leader said to be the strongest in Galar. Leon's greatest rival, he specializes in weather-based tactics. He loves social media. His partner is Duraludon.